PM steadies near $183 after upbeat 2026 forecast puts Zyn battle back in view
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 15:18 EST — Market is done for the day.
Philip Morris International closed at $182.81, gaining 0.45% on the day. The move followed the company’s raised 2026 profit forecast, which it attributed to strength in its nicotine pouch segment. 1
This is coming to a head, with the stock now essentially a litmus test for the future of smoke-free products as profit drivers in an increasingly crowded field. Zyn’s the wild card. Traders are zeroed in, looking for clues that volume growth isn’t undercutting pricing power.
U.S. markets are closed for the weekend, so attention turns to Monday’s open. A clearer profit outlook is on the table, but investors are eyeing whether rivals will push for…
